To describe the last year as confusing would be an understatement. There have been so many different — and contradictory — pieces of information about the COVID-19 pandemic that it’s hard to separate them from the facts. This is true in every aspect of our lives, from how we work to how we socialize and interact with family, […]
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In the wake of the recent U.S. election, there have been a number of changes at the national legislative level, both big and small. While certain bills, such as the COVID relief package, have gained the most media attention, there have also been several other important initiatives that will profoundly affect how Americans live in […]
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As more information is released about the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility, ARC Fertility is committed to ensuring the community is aware of the best practices for those who are trying to conceive or are currently pregnant. As the clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccines were not conducted on pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, nor did they […]
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With the FDA’s recent emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the fertility community has been flooded with questions and concerns regarding the safety of the vaccination for pregnant individuals or those trying to conceive. The ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force recently released a statement supporting public health measures to combat the virus. Along with […]
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Creating the “New Normal” in Fertility Care – Q&A with Dr. David Adamson The effect of COVID-19 on existing operations in healthcare has been challenging and created significant changes. Clinics need to make office visits safe and easy. Patients now want to manage their healthcare on their own terms. Michelle Dowling, Senior Director of Marketing […]
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NIAW isn’t just about raising awareness about infertility. It’s a movement to make tomorrow better for families and future families. Anyone can be challenged to have a family. No matter what race, religion, sexuality or economic status you are, infertility doesn’t discriminate. Together, we can change the conversation. It begins with being part of a […]
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You’re not alone. It’s a simple phrase, but it’s one that 186 million individuals affected by infertility worldwide would appreciate hearing. No matter a person’s gender, race or ethnicity, infertility impacts everyone. As defined by The International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ICMART), infertility is “a disease characterized by the failure to establish a […]
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It seems like it was forever ago when almost all infertility treatments in the United States came to a halt. In reality, it has only been four months since the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) issued guidelines that recommended suspending IVF and other procedures. Since then, it’s been a chaotic environment as various states […]
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As fertility clinics across the U.S. begin to reopen more of their services, people are preparing to start or continue their fertility journeys. But after months of waiting with clinics and the economy closed down, questions and concerns may begin to creep up. How will I afford treatments? How will the coronavirus affect my pregnancy? […]
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With the recent suspension of most medical treatments for infertility in the United States, people are worried. They’re concerned that their chances for having a child are decreasing. They’re wondering if they will have to go back to square one when it comes to getting treatment. And they’re concerned that COVID-19 could have negative effects […]
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Official organizations like the ASRM are recognizing that managing fertility treatments during the current pandemic is a largely unknown, existential problem that is changing daily for patients, health care providers and society. While it’s no easy task to balance the interests of all those involved in fertility care, recent updates from the ASRM show that […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of major changes to the way we live, from hygiene, work and play to how we view our health care system. As of now, it’s not totally clear how lasting these effects will be — but experts in the reproductive health and fertility space are already crunching […]
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NO FERTILITY TREATMENTS On March 17, 2020, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) released its recommendation that all new treatment cycles should be suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ASRM maintained that care should still be continued for patients who are currently “in-cycle” or who require urgent stimulation and cryopreservation.
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I’ve been a reproductive endocrinologist for more than 40 years and have performed more than 12,000 IVF and IUI procedures successfully, and one thing that is absolutely true is that every one of my patients wanted to have a child as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter what was happening in the world, or with […]
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Each person experiences their infertility journey in a unique way. Yet, for most facing the diagnosis there are common feelings shared by others: sadness, anger, fear, stress, isolation…..and hope. While all humans desire to connect with others, some life events make us long for it even more in search of understanding and support.
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By now, you’ve probably read that insurance coverage for treating infertility doesn’t come close to matching the coverage for treatment of other major medical conditions. In the past, the stated reasons for this difference included gender inequities and incorrectly labeling in vitro fertilization (IVF) as “experimental.” Today, these types of rationales for not including infertility […]
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There’s a long list of “lifestyle” factors that we know can affect the fertility of both women and men. From weight to smoking to stress, you can now add problems with sleep to the list. Sleep disorders likely increase the risk of infertility for both sexes. According to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), […]
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